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Second Wind – Iconic Adventure in our Land Rover

Oct 10, 2015 · by Russ · In: Safari Travels Tagged: #LuvWildlife, #NikelaAfrica, Land Rover, Overlander, Overlanding, RUSS, Second Wind, wildlife

Overlanding Africa in our old Land Rover is like driving a Harley-Davidson without the roar. The unexpected benefit of buying an old Land Rover to travel Africa is its iconic nature. We thought it would be more African and thus nostalgic, but we had no idea. People walk up to us in parking lots, seek us out in public places, wave and hoot at us on the road, or just give a starry eyed look as we pass by. Like any classic it must bring back memories of times past and experiences real or coveted. Best I can tell it…

Out and About with Silke

Apr 12, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts, Nikela Volunteer, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Bambelela, Nikela, Paige Bircham, rehabilitation, Silke, South Africa, Vervet monkeys, volunteer, wildlife

We take you out and about with premier primate rehabber Silke at Bambelela. This week The first task the team took on this week was the ‘greener transitory cage’ project, which involved purchasing and rolling out grass into the monkeys’ enclosures. This provided not only enrichment for the monkeys, but also a source of food, making their time at Bambelela as enjoyable as possible before they are released into the wild to live their free life. Over a tonne of corn was very generously provided to the team this week, which will be used to feed the monkeys. With high…

Out and About with Silke

Apr 6, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts, Nikela Volunteer, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Bambelela, Nikela volunteer, Paige Bircham, rehabilitation, Silke, South Africa, Vervet monkeys, wildlife

We take you out and about with premier primate rehabber Silke at Bambelela. This week The beginning of this week continued focus on the injured monkey that was taken into care by Bamebelela, after she had been shocked by a power transformer. Sana-Kariba appeared to be feeling much stronger, but there was still a 50/50 chance of saving her arm from amputation. The team took her to the vet in order to allow him to determine the best outcome for this little girl, and very sadly it was decided she should be put down. The burns she had received…

If the Wildlife Disappears so do the Tourists

Nov 14, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, All Posts, South African Tour, South African wildlife, South African wildlife tour, wild animals, wildlife lovers Tagged: #NikelaAfrica, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, tourism, wildlife, wildlife conservatioin

PHOTOS Africa for eons has attracted explorers, hunters and today tourists because of its wildlife. The camp is quiet during the heat of the day, but as evening sets in the game drive vehicles return, dusty 4x4s with rooftop tents arrive as do huge overland safari mobiles with sweaty Europeans onboard. Staff kicks in high gear setting up tents, making fires and preparing meals. Some travelers head for the lodge bar for a cool one. A few women can’t resist the curio shop to browse through the handmade necklaces and batik fabric. Several young college people hangout by the Internet…

Favorite Wildlife Friday: Almost Human?

May 27, 2011 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Favorite Wildlife Friday Tagged: African Wildlife, baboon, Favorite Wildlife Friday, monkey, primate, wildlife

Favorite Wildlife Friday, protect wildlife, wild animal, wildlife conservation Who am I? I live together with 50 or more others, and my grandmother is in charge Some people (and even leopards) are scared of me because of my huge teeth But I’m basically a vegetarian and eat grass and berries, but don’t pass up a tasty insect I communicate with up to 30 verbal gestures and distinct facial expressions When I was tiny my mother carried me with her where ever she went Now that I’m big I don’t back down from a fight Although I have a long tail I don’t…